Year 10
Week 2 has been a busy week with examinations and assessments, and Year 10 have risen to the challenge. They have learned new processes and skills and had real life experience of what it is like to sit for a senior exam. My congratulations to the girls who took it all in their stride, supported each other through the nerves, arrived on time and listened carefully to instructions. The exam invigilators were very impressed with their commitment, behaviour and organisation. Next week Year 10 are back in class, learning about new ideas and skills that will not only complete their Year 10 program but also prepare them for Year 11. Final preparations are taking place for the Work Experience week in Week 5 (Monday 9 November 2026) and Camp in Week 6 (Monday 16 November 2026), which we are very excited about.
We are very fortunate to have an exchange student from The Bishop Gate School in South Africa, Sarah Buchanan, who will be with us this term. Her exchange buddy is Darcy Costello, who was at Sarah’s school earlier in the year. Welcome Sarah!
Melisande Pitman, Piya Kaur and Roma Nadubeedi represented MLC School at the recent Round Square Conference held in Sydney. We’re very proud to have them give up their holiday time to represent the school. Round Square is a wonderful organisation built on global youth participation, and it is a great opportunity to meet students from across Australia and around the world. If your daughter is interested in Round Square, please encourage her to speak with these girls or Henry Wijanto, our Round Square Coordinator.
We would appreciate your support with your daughter’s uniform for the remainder of the term. We’ve noticed an improvement in the girls’ jewellery and nails, in particular. If your daughter has a second earring, it must be covered or have a clear stud/spacer in place. Skirt length needs to be on or just above the knee and the girls need a hat to wear during recess and lunch.
For academic issues and concerns, please reach out to your daughter’s class teacher. I am available Monday to Friday on 02 8741 9736 or by email on sconnolly1@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au to discuss pastoral and wellbeing concerns, as well as your daughter’s Luminary teacher. Issues can be discussed via phone, Teams meeting and on-site meetings.
Expression of Interest: Kindergarten to Year 12 Learning Enhancement Parent Focus Group
Parents and carers of students who engage with the Learning Enhancement Department for Academic Learning Support and High Potential Learning are warmly invited to participate in a Kindergarten–Year 12 Parent Focus Group this term. A session for each will be run in November.
The session will provide an opportunity for families to share their experiences of engaging with Learning Enhancement, including what has been helpful for their daughter and where there may be opportunities to further strengthen our support, communication and partnership with families.
Your perspectives are important to us and will help inform the ongoing development of Learning Enhancement at MLC School.
Please email s.dimitrelis@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au to express your interest in participating.
– Sharon Connolly
Head of Year 10